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Harry's Restaurant in Manhattan, KS

International Restaurants to Laid-Back Diners Please Everyone

As you would expect in a lively college town, Manhattan offers a wide variety of eateries, ranging from upscale to diners. Harry’s Uptown is a local favorite, offering eclectic American dishes in a friendly atmosphere. The So Long Saloon is another top American pick which serves great patty melts and raspberry-infused black bean dip in a relaxed but somewhat upscale atmosphere. For breakfast, Coco Bolos is an enticing option with a brunch menu and outdoor seating. Dinner fare at Coco Bolo... Read More »
Kansas State University Wildcats

Manhattanites Enjoy Parks, Trails and Sports for All Seasons

Manhattan is smack in the middle of Heartland in America, which naturally means long summer days are punctuated with apple pie and baseball. But the good times don’t stop there. Outdoor recreation is more than just a symbolic past time in this Midwestern college town: It’s a way of life. The city’s parks and recreation department maintains more than 20 parks covering 1,000 acres. Picnic shelters, grills, playgrounds and a five-acre stocked fishing lake are a few of the amenities offered... Read More »

Performing and Visual Arts Have a Big Presence in the Little Apple

All 50 states and more than 90 countries are represented at Kansas State University in Manhattan, infusing the city with a cultural richness than only geographic diversity can create. The university is a leader and major draw for arts and culture in the area, with new residents in the area pursuing their artistic goals and cultural amenities springing up to satisfy the tastes of the educated crowd. Within the university’s campus is the Beach Museum of Art, a 12-year-old collection of more... Read More »